Priceline Hotel: 2.5* Miami (Airport MIA) Amerisuites

[tiggy]

Been trying Priceline with no success thus far.

Trying to get a 2.5* in the Miami Airport zone for 10/7-10/9. I've used the following bidding strategy--

Airport $45 - rejected

added North Miami $50 - rejected

added Key Biscayne $55 - rejected

I currently have a back-up reservation at the Hampton Inn at $79 a night. I'd prefer to not pay more than $55-60 and would like to stick to a 2.5* since most of the 3* charge for parking.

Am I shooting too low or has the inventory not been released? Do you have any other recommended strategies?

Thanks!

[cntrfieldsmom]

Have you tried 3* and just factor in the 5 or 6 dollar parking fee into your bid? You might get lucky. Doesn't look to be too early as I see sept and oct wins. The downtown 3*'s are going for 50-60, maybe airport is a different beast? You still have plenty of time, but whatever you get I hope you post your win here :)

[thereuare]

Please follow-up your previous request for help with a SEATTLE HOTEL and then i'll add m thoughts regarding your stay above.

Please also note, as per our SUPPORT PAGE, that this board is an affiliate of the HAMPTON INN (as well as most other hotel brands) and making your reservations thru our links can help support this board.

[tiggy]

As requested, the Seattle thread is closed. Since I never used Hotwire or Priceline, there is nothing to report. My parents didn't want to risk not getting the late checkout they needed.

I'd prefer to stick to a 2.5*. The parking rates I've found at the 3*s are insane ($10+) and the free breakfast with the 2.5* is a big draw for my husband. Since we're really just sleeping at the hotel, the star rating isn't a huge deal.

I'm moving my current reservation to through your link.

Thanks.

[thereuare]

You do realize that your 2.5* bid can be upgraded to a 3* property and that a 2.5* property does not assure breakfast or free parking?

[cntrfieldsmom]

How about trying a 2*?

[tiggy]

thereuare--yes, I am aware that I could be upgraded to a 3*. That is one reason I am looking to keep my bids low.

Unfortunately, there are a couple 2*s I've found that come up on Priceline that are a bit further out than we'd like to stay. Plus I've found a few scathing reviews on a couple of them. I'd prefer to stick to the 2.5* range rather than incur the rath of my husband! :)

[thereuare]

I've used the following bidding strategy:

Airport $45 - rejected

added North Miami $50 - rejected

added Key Biscayne $55 - rejected

... I'd prefer to not pay more than $55-60

So it doesn't seem as if there is much else to do except repeat the above, increasing each bid by $5, which would bring you to your maximum bid.

Let us know how it goes.

[tiggy]

Success!!

After numerous failed bids, I have a winning bid!

I found out that someone else had won a 2.5* in the MIA zone on my exact days for $58. Their previous rejected bid was $55.

So, I bid--

$56 on MIA--rejected

added North Miami at $57--rejected

added Key Biscayne at $58--accepted!

Hotel is the Amerisuites at Miami Airport. I was hoping for either the Hampton Inn or the Amerisuites, so I'm thrilled!

Thanks for your assistance!

[cntrfieldsmom]

Thanks for posting your win here too.

[thereuare]

Glad it worked out well for you.

Enjoy your stay.